Trail Crew

Trail maintenance at its best

The busy hands in the background

The shapers of the Trail Crew are out on our trails every day together with the BAW workshop team. They do everything to ensure perfect trails. An insight.

The shapers of the Trail Crew Davos are out and about every day from mid-May to mid-October on the numerous trails in the Davos Klosters destination. They maintain each trail at least twice a year, and heavily frequented routes more often. But that's not all: the Trail Crew also uses their work to prevent erosion and damage to the landscape, build bridges and stream crossings, shovel away landslides and install fences.

Everyone benefits from well-maintained trails

In addition to the manual work, the trail crew discusses a lot with landowners, farmers, cable car employees, bikers and hikers. They philosophize and test things. This is the only way to know what is important and where improvements can be made. Whether you are a biker, hiker or trail runner - a well-maintained trail is a pleasure for everyone.

‘Respectful interaction is most important to me.’

We talked to Joos Keller, group leader of the Trail Crew Davos. He revealed his favorite tour and what bikers can look forward to in Davos Klosters this summer.

Where do you go most often?
We are tireless on the signposted routes. There are sections that require a little more attention from us. These include, for example, the trail from Jakobshorn to Sertig or the Meierhof trail. We regularly reach for the shovel, especially when there is rubble. There's no getting around it (laughs).

Joos Keller, group leader of the Trail Crew Davos, ensures flowing mountain bike trails

How did the Trail Crew come about?
The Trail Crew was created on the initiative of Destination Davos Klosters in 2013. It is financed by the mountain railways, the municipality of Davos and the destination Davos Klosters.

What can bikers look forward to this summer? There is a trail from the Maienfelder Furrga to the Stafelalp, which we optimized last year. This trail offers a lot of flow, but is physically demanding. The reward for the effort comes at the latest on the Stafelalp, where bikers are rewarded with local specialties and a cool après-bike beer. Another tip: the Davos bike shuttle. It takes mountain bikers to the desired starting point and is also very suitable for a "sunset ride" after work.

The trail described is particularly suitable for experienced bikers - what do you recommend for newbies?
A visit to the side valleys of Dischma and Sertig. Or the route via Wolfgang to Klosters and then a leisurely ride back to Davos on the Rhaetian Railway.

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“Another tip: the Davos bike shuttle. It is also very suitable for a "sunset ride" after work.”

Your personal preference: flowy or blocked?
Both. I like to ride flowy trails for a day. But after that I long for more technically demanding tours again. For me, variety is important. And Davos Klosters offers exactly this mix.

Your insider tip?
I like to take advantage of the unique public transport services in our region and often plan cross-destination tours - e.g. from Alvaneu to the Furcletta, through the Welschtobel and then back to Davos via the Maienfelder Furgga. The tour is simply a dream!

What does the Trail Crew wish for the future?
To continue to have many outdoor lovers, hikers and bikers on our trails. The most important thing for me is respectful cooperation. And bikers who take care of nature, ride on the designated trails and respect the forest, meadows and private property. In short: We love bikers who are fit for the fair trail.

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